LIFE STAR - Non-injury incident

DATE
8/10/05 0100 Hrs EST
PROGRAM
LIFE STAR
VENDOR
Air Methods Corporation
ADDRESS
80 Seymour St.
Hartford, CT 06102
WEATHER
Clear. Not a factor
AIRCRAFT_TYPE
BK 117
TAIL#
N137HH
TEAM
Pilot, Flight Nurse, Flight RT. No injuries reported. Patient on
board.
DESCRIPTION
While on a patient transport, the #1 engine experienced a significant
reduction in power. The aircraft aborted rooftop landing, secured
the #1 engine and landed at the nearest airport. Patient was
transported by ground with the crew without incident.
ADDITIONAL INFO
The aircraft's affected engine was found to have a loose air line
which was tightened. The aircraft was tested and was air-worthy for
the leg back to base. Upon short final to base, the same problem as
above occurred. Maintenance troubleshot the problem and ultimately
replaced the affected engine.
SOURCE
Steve Haemmerle, LIFE STAR Management Team
VIA
David Kearns, CONCERN Coordinator
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Please share the above information with your program staff. If
you have further questions, please contact the CONCERN Coordinator,
David Kearns at 800 525 3712 or email: coordinator@concern-network.org.